Early Years Kitchen Assistant

Bright Horizons; Ivy Chimneys; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company focused on early childhood care seeks an Early Years Kitchen Assistant for its Gaynes Park nursery. In this role, you will assist the Chef in preparing nutritious meals while maintaining a safe cooking environment, ensuring all dietary needs are met. This position offers professional development opportunities and a supportive team aimed at making a difference in children's lives.

Benefits

Childcare discount of 40% for first child

Enhanced parental leave

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension

Financial and wellbeing benefits

Access to professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property.
• Knowledge of managing dietary requirements, particularly food allergies.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support Chef in preparing and cooking age-appropriate food for children.
• Ensure the kitchen remains a clean and safe environment.
• Take responsibility for kitchen operations in the Chef's absence.

Skills

Cooking Experience

Nutrition Passion

Communication Skills

Education

Food Safety CIEH Level 2 or above

Job description

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Nursery – Gaynes Park Day Nursery and Preschool

Salary – £14,092 per annum (dependant on qualification/s and experience)

Location – Upminster London

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Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.”

We’re looking for an Early Years Kitchen Assistant to join our Gaynes Park nursery. We are conveniently located with an onsite car park and buggy park, and in close proximity to Upminster station and Upminster Bridge tube.

• £14,092 per annum
• Childcare discount of 40% for first child*
• Enhanced parental leave
• 20 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave*
• Pension
• Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more
• Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach
  

*Subject to T&Cs*

The Role

As an Early Years Kitchen Assistant, you will support the Chef in the preparation and cooking of age-appropriate food for all the children in the nursery, with minimum wastage, and in keeping the kitchen a clean and safe environment. In the absence of the Chef, you will take responsibility for the running of the kitchen, and ensuring all dietary requirements are catered for and clearly communicated to teams.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience within a cooking role, in a domestic or commercial property
• Passion for nutrition, and inspiring others in healthy eating
• Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge of managing different dietary requirements, particularly food allergies
• Food Safety CIEH L2 or above (or equivalent) – this must be passed on day 1 in post
• Sound knowledge of COSHH
• Great communication skills, with colleagues, children, and parents
• Ability to work under pressure
  

We are an inclusive employer and welcome people from all ages and backgrounds to apply. We will consider reasonable adjustments required by applicants. Please note, due to our sector all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS.

If you want to make a difference, with a company who has been voted Great Place to Work every year since 2006, apply today!

We look forward to receiving your application!